Origin
Eaton, OH
Evening in Eaton on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eaton, OH
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Camden, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.6-mile drive from Eaton to Camden, Ohio, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking only about 13 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, the estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1. The route primarily utilizes South Barron Street, West Central Avenue, and West Main Street, offering a local feel. Given its brevity, this journey is best undertaken as a single, easy excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward hop within the Midwest region, ideal for a short outing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 8.6-mile trip, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles on South Barron Street. This route doesn't offer a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it feels like navigating through familiar local roads, with frequent turns marking the progression. The character is consistently that of a local road experience throughout the entire journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Barron Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 725 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street
Turn right onto US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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SR 725 / West Central Avenue
Turn left onto SR 725 / West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Barron Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Barron Street
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, OH and Camden, OH.
1
Start on US 35; SR 122
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 127; SR 732
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
South Barron Street
3
Turn left onto SR 725
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Central Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
SR 725
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.71/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.79 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Camden, OH
Evening in Camden on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH covers 8.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Barron Street, West Central Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Eaton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 725 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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